Hoffman-Matthiessen-DeGerenday Preserve

Hoffman-Matthiessen-DeGerenday Preserve is a nature reserve in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Hoffman-Matthiessen-DeGerenday Preserve is situated nearby to the hamlet Jericho, as well as near Laysville.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Florence Griswold Museum and Hains Park.

Florence Griswold Museum

Museum

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The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold. The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members played an important role in the development of American Impressionism.

Hains Park

Park

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Old Lyme Congregational Church

Church

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The Old Lyme Congregational Church is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The church is noteworthy for having been a favorite subject of Old Lyme art colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Lyme and Old Lyme Historic District.

Old Lyme

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Old Lyme is a coastal town in Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut. Old Lyme is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.

Old Lyme Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Old Lyme Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Located mainly on Lyme Street south of I-95, the village, settled in the mid-17th century, has an architectural history dating to the early 18th century, flourishing as a shipbuilding center and home to many ship captains.